The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have announced that the Pulse FM radio frequency, 94.7, would not be re- allocated to the ABC for a Geelong station, but would remain available as a long term community radio frequency. They are investigating alternative options for the ABC. The Pulse has the full story
The Pulse to stay on 94.7FM
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have announced that the Pulse FM radio frequency, 94.7, would not be re- allocated to the ABC for a Geelong station, but would remain available as a long term community radio frequency. They are investigating alternative options for the ABC. The Pulse has the full story
Lock it in Eddie?
EDDIE McGuire is days away from signing a lucrative contract to relaunch his radio career with Triple M. It is believed McGuire and former Western Bulldogs ruckman Luke Darcy will front Triple M's early morning breakfast program.McGuire's return will spark a radio war with the Collingwood president keen to take on the king of Melbourne radio, 3AW's Ross Stevenson, in the prime-time breakfast slot. Herald Sun
Siren Awards: Finalists & Winners
An ad for RAC Roadside Assistance, called “SOS” has won the overall and single categories for round two of the 2010 Siren Awards. Written by Des Hameister, from agency, The Brand Agency, Perth, the ad uses humour to promote the benefits of roadside assistance, by sending an SOS message with a car horn. Judge and previous round winners, Nigel Clark and Adrian Ely from agency US Sydney, said about the winning ad: “Roadside Assistance won because the execution works really well in radio, is relevant to the product and has good comic timing. Basically, it made us laugh, which is good.” Writer, Des Hameister from The Brand Agency, Perth, said simplicity was most important when creating an effective radio ad. Full release here
D-Star Delivers The Beatles
D-Star is proud to announce the digital distribution of the Beatles remastered back catalogue to every active Play MPE Australian media account this Friday August 28. The Beatles remain one of the most played bands on Australian radio and EMI have chosen Play MPE to ensure that Australia's media have the full catalogue (including all studio albums, plus singles and rarites compilations Past Masters Volumes 1 and 2) in high definition.
Nova 969’s Brekkie team says G’Day UK
Nova 969’s brekkie team will have the Brits on high alert as they say G’Day UK, for a week in September, thanks to British Airways.British Airways last teamed up with Nova 969’s Merrick & Rosso & Kate Ritchie in September last year when they launched the Mile Thai Club, giving listeners the chance to travel to Bangkok in thai-riffic style. This time around, the team will gallivant around the UK to broadcast their popular radio show every day for a week. This will culminate in a massive outside broadcast at expat stomping ground The Walkabout in Shepherds Bush.
Community Station kicked out of the Gympie Music Muster
My105fm are up in arms after they were kicked out of the Gympie Music Muster on the say so of a Commercial Network. Their core audience in Mackay will miss the chance to listen in to the Muster Live. About 5 weeks ago they were advised that their station was no longer welcome at the Gympie Muster because of “contractual agreement” between ZINC RADIO owned by the Prime Radio Network who had imposed a ban on any other media attending the muster where ZINC radio broadcast. The my105fm press release follows:
Jennifer heads to Vega 95.3
Award winning former 2BS staffer Jennifer Menchin who more recently has been heard in ARN's Mix 106.5 and WS FM newsrooms is making the move to Vega 95.3. Jennifer will read news during the Anthony Maroon drive program.
Spoonman returning to Triple M?
Spoonman fans are over the moon with an expected announcement tomorrow morning regarding a return to the airwaves. Spoonman made mention via Twitter on Friday August 21 After false start will be back on the m's from Monday doing stuff in completely new way for fm radio. So new, we had to hold for a week. Further details regarding his return can be found at Spoony News
Radio activity bid
Digital radio could hit Hobart by the end of the year if Tasmania wins a bid to become the nation's regional trial. Tasmania is facing off against Darwin, Townsville and Canberra for the opportunity to become the test ground for the regional rollout. Digital radio began broadcasting in every state capital except Hobart on July 1. Full article The Mercury
Time tunnel: 3DB Newsmaker Radio
What a great find this is! 3DB went through many different formats and here is a Television commercial from 1983 when 3DB were pitching themselves as Newsmaker Radio. Many thanks Tramman for making this available on the internet.
All talk radio doco
A documentary based on the late talkback caller Bruce “the goose” Bennett will be launched on Sept 15 in Canberra. “All Talk” is directed by Ray Hadley’s Assistant Producer Michael Thompson and Produced by 2CC Drive Show host Mike Welsh. A trailer for the doco is on Mike's page on the 2CC site. Watch the trailer
Indonesian digital radio delegation visit Sydney
Commercial Radio Australia is hosting an Indonesian radio industry delegation this week; led by the Indonesian regulator, the delegation includes the Chairman of the Indonesian Commercial Broadcasting Radio Association, plus representatives from Radio Republic of Indonesia (RRI), Indonesian Radio Network Forum (FRJI) and Indonesian Commercial Broadcasting Radio Association (PRSSNI).
Bryan Martin back calling the races?
With 1116 SEN covering the Spring Racing Carnival this year there is a strong chance they will have former Sport 927 chief racecaller Bryan Martin on board. SEN kick off their coverage on October 3 which is Turnbull stakes day and will conclude on November 14 with The Sandown Classic.
Sounds of Australia 2009
Sounds of Australia, the National Registry of Recorded Sound, is a public list of Australian recordings that celebrates the widest traditions of recorded sound culture and history in Australia. Recordings added to the NFSA’s Sounds of Australia registry in August 2009. Recordings added include the 1954 Vegemite Jingle, Lionel Rose Wins the World Title and Treaty - Yothu Yindi. To view and listen to the whole list click here
Watchdog to probe Kyle and Jackie O
The Australian Communications and Media Authority confirmed today that it has commenced an investigation into whether the licensee of the Sydney commercial radio station 2DAY complied with the Commercial Radio Codes of Practice 2004 (the code) in the broadcast of the program The Kyle and Jackie O Breakfast Show on 29 July 2009.
Sir Michael Parkinson keynote speaker
Renowned British TV host, journalist and entertainer, Sir Michael Parkinson will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Australian Radio Conference, to be held in Sydney on October 9.
Sparkes to fly at 2UE
Ken Sparkes will fill in for 2UE's Pete Graham on Saturday Night Live over the next month. Former 2GB newsreader Rowan Barker will be filling in for 2UE weekend overnighter John Kerr for the next four weeks.
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Can I have an o for out please John! John Burgess has departed from 3MP breakfast. He has been replaced by drive announcer Shawn Cosgrove from August 17. Burgo achieved a breakfast rating of 1.5 in the most recent survey of the Nielsen radio ratings.
Foul radio like Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O hurts us all
You can't deny that Andrew Bolt has hit the nail right on the head with the following article. Sure, I could simply blame Kyle Sandilands for destroying our culture the way he himself was destroyed. But no vandal like Sandilands can stay on air without an oh-so-cultured man such as Austereo chief Peter Harvie to pimp him. Read the entire article
Lyndal Curtis reigns over gallery
Access ABC: ABC Radio journalist Lyndal Curtis has won the prestigious 2009 Paul Lyneham Award for Excellence in Journalism for the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery.The judges - former High Court Judge, the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, the former NSW Premier, Hon Nick Greiner AC, and the former Editor of The Age, Michael Gawenda - were glowing in their praise, saying that Lyndal's work reflected "the same high standards that Paul Lyneham set himself."
Alison Carabine to the ABC
Fairfax Radio's 2UE Political Editor Alison Carabine has resigned and she will soon join Radio National’s Breakfast with Fran Kelly. Carabine has long been heard on talk stations 2UE, 4BC. 3AW and 6PR.
Dye eyes i98
Bianca Dye, ex Nova 969, will be joining i98 Wollongong where she will co-host breakfast with Marty Haynes. Bianca will replace Erica Hodge.
ACMA to investigate adequacy of community safeguards
The Australian Communications and Media Authority will investigate whether the Commercial Radio Codes of Practice (the code) and existing industry practices provide sufficient safeguards for participants and subjects in live-hosted entertainment programs on commercial radio.
‘Recent public concern in relation to an episode of the Kyle and Jackie O Show, broadcast by 2Day FM, has highlighted broader issues about the treatment of participants and subjects involved in ‘stunt’ or ‘prank’ calls, competitions and challenges on commercial radio,’ said Chris Chapman, Chairman of the ACMA.
‘Recent public concern in relation to an episode of the Kyle and Jackie O Show, broadcast by 2Day FM, has highlighted broader issues about the treatment of participants and subjects involved in ‘stunt’ or ‘prank’ calls, competitions and challenges on commercial radio,’ said Chris Chapman, Chairman of the ACMA.
Nielsen radio ratings survey 5
Nielsen radio ratings results available here from around 10.30am Tuesday 11 August 2009. Survey 5 Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Perth Sydney
Radio Boom - just in case you missed it.
Take a look back at the state of Melbourne radio in the 1960's . Watch for extensive coverage of 3UZ's Lewis Bennett and 3KZ's Les Heil and plenty of studio footage and interviews of the personalities of the day. Don Lunn, Grantly Dee, Stan Rofe, Allan Lappan, John Eden, Keith Livingstone and lots more. In total around 30 minutes of viewing so grab a coffee sit back and enjoy. Many thanks to Vk3ase for making this documentry available online. View parts 1,2 and 3 here
Radio station faces pay probe
A FEDERAL workplace watchdog believes a Toowoomba radio station worker was underpaid by $15,000. The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against a Toowoomba marketing company, Amalgamated Marketing Pty Ltd which trades as radio station 4WK, alleging it paid an employee just $6.66 an hour. Full article The Chronicle
Tassie up in the air over digital radio
A FIGHT is brewing between the state and federal governments over Tasmania falling off the dial of new digital radio technology. The new digital radio format began broadcasting in every other state capital on July 1, offering a greater range of ABC Radio channels and commercial radio stations. Users must buy a digital radio to receive the signal. It offers better sound quality, more stations and less interference. It also offers on-screen information and an ability to pause or rewind live radio. Some Hobart retailers are selling digital radios despite the service not being on the horizon any time soon. Full Article The Mercury
Finalists announced for 2009 Radio Awards
CRA RELEASE: Some of the biggest names in Australian radio will battle it out for Best On-Air Team at this year’s Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) with finalists announced today including The Hamish and Andy Show (Fox FM Melbourne), Merrick and Rosso and Kate Ritchie (Nova 969, Sydney); Nova 100’s Hughesy and Kate (Nova 100, Melbourne), Meshel, Ash, Kip and Luttsy from Nova 106.9 in Brisbane and the Kyle and Jackie O Show (2Day FM, Sydney). All these on-air teams were announced as finalists today for the 2009 Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) with last year’s winners, Hamish and Andy.
King Kyle: a poor man's Hinch
Charles Waterstreet has summed up Kyle Sandialds perfectly with his article from the Sydney Morning Herald. One hates to kick a man when he's down but Kyle Sandilands is an exception to so many rules Read the entire article
Spinning in their own tracks!
DJ's who've released records over the years that have charted include some of the following. Feel free to email us any others that you may be aware of. One Fine Day----Ken Sparkes-----1967----*no.49 Melb. A Little Boy's Christmas Prayer Keith Mcgowan----*11 1979 Melb. Bring Back The Spirit Of Christmas---Bert Newton
And The Debney Park High School Band---*12 1981 Melb. Us Dj Rick Dees (with His Cast Of Idiots)....Disco Duck---.....1976 *3 Melb
Rivals poke fun at Kyle, Jackie O
KYLE Sandilands and Jackie O were notably absent when radio talent came together in Sydney to broadcast side by side to promote digital radio. But they weren't forgotten.
As presenters gathered for a group photo in Sydney's Martin Place following their breakfast broadcasts, some made jokes about the top rating FM shock jocks whose show is off air following the recent rape revelation scandal. "Where are Kyle and Jackie? We're waiting for Kyle and Jackie," 2UE's Mike Carlton laughed. Nova 969's Merrick Watts yelled out before the photo: "Say lie detector". Full story The Australian
As presenters gathered for a group photo in Sydney's Martin Place following their breakfast broadcasts, some made jokes about the top rating FM shock jocks whose show is off air following the recent rape revelation scandal. "Where are Kyle and Jackie? We're waiting for Kyle and Jackie," 2UE's Mike Carlton laughed. Nova 969's Merrick Watts yelled out before the photo: "Say lie detector". Full story The Australian
Vale Mike Mclean
Mike Mclean has lost his long battle with cancer. Mike who was part of the Triple M Melbourne covering and reporting sport as well as calling AFL for the station. Mike started in radio in Canberra before heading back to Victoria joining Shepparton stations SUN FM and 3SR. It was Magic 693 that landed Mike in Melbourne doing what he liked most, calling the footy. Mike was only at Magic for around 12 months before heading to Triple M in 1999.
Digital Radio Unites Industry
CRA RELEASE: More than 40 different radio stations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide put rivalries aside and broadcast simultaneously to a combined potential audience of more than 8.5 million people this morning in a massive outside broadcast to promote digital radio.
The event billed as “Radio United” saw the highly competitive commercial sector broadcasting side by side with their commercial counterparts and public service broadcasters from 5.30 am to 9.00 am in the central city locations; Sydney - Martin Place, Melbourne - Federation Square, Brisbane - Reddacliff Place, Adelaide – Victoria Square and Perth – Forrest Place.
The event billed as “Radio United” saw the highly competitive commercial sector broadcasting side by side with their commercial counterparts and public service broadcasters from 5.30 am to 9.00 am in the central city locations; Sydney - Martin Place, Melbourne - Federation Square, Brisbane - Reddacliff Place, Adelaide – Victoria Square and Perth – Forrest Place.
Hamish and Andy for breakfast?
With advertisers pulling the plug over the Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O scandal could the station be prepared to move the national networked drive duo of Hamish and Andy to 2Day FM breakfast? It is a big move however it would go a long way towards the troubled station repairing the damage that has been done over the last week.
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[/caption] Super Network supremo Bill Caralis has launched Sydney's newest digital radio station Gorilla Super Digi. The station launch will coincide with ''Radio Unites''. Mike Goldman will head up Gorillá breakfast and is no doubt excited to be involved. Writing on his website, Mike said, I got sick of filling in for radio shows all over the country. Now I finally have my own. Whats crazy is my dad Grant Goldman will be on air at the same time. He hosts the breakky show on 2SM, which is run out of the studio next door. listen live
[/caption] Super Network supremo Bill Caralis has launched Sydney's newest digital radio station Gorilla Super Digi. The station launch will coincide with ''Radio Unites''. Mike Goldman will head up Gorillá breakfast and is no doubt excited to be involved. Writing on his website, Mike said, I got sick of filling in for radio shows all over the country. Now I finally have my own. Whats crazy is my dad Grant Goldman will be on air at the same time. He hosts the breakky show on 2SM, which is run out of the studio next door. listen live
Prize pigs paradise - Radio United
Digital Radio will offically launch on Thurs August 5 with Radio United which sees five states, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, each holding a united outside breakfast broadcast to celebrate the arrival of digital radio. Over 40 radio stations will be broadcasting their programs live from outside the following major venues:Perth - Forrest Place Sydney - Martin Place, Adelaide - Victoria Square, Brisbane - Reddacliff Place and Melbourne - Federation Square.
2Day FM should show them the door
Will advertisers be able to trust the disgraced Austereo 2Day FM breakfast pair Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O if and when they return to air? Will the big ticket advertisers want their products to be promoted on a program that has put breakfast radio into a gutter over flowing with sleaze, scum and smut!
The damage has been done and one would hope that Austereo senior management are brave enough to give the Australian public what they want and show Kyle and Jackie O the door. Come clean and move on from this stain that has dragged your radio station down
The damage has been done and one would hope that Austereo senior management are brave enough to give the Australian public what they want and show Kyle and Jackie O the door. Come clean and move on from this stain that has dragged your radio station down
Chart Your Success
AirCheck, Australia’s most accurate and immediate radio and TV monitoring service announced an industry first with the launch of Real Time Airplay Charts.
Real- time Airplay Charts track the airplay of one song on one station, through to all songs played on over 60 radio and TV stations, instantly. Market intelligence and competitive analysis just became customised by creating your own real-time ‘Top 40’ charts using today’s data.
Real- time Airplay Charts track the airplay of one song on one station, through to all songs played on over 60 radio and TV stations, instantly. Market intelligence and competitive analysis just became customised by creating your own real-time ‘Top 40’ charts using today’s data.
UQ radio revolution
BRISBANE’S newest radio station will not be found by the radio turning dial, but by visiting jacradio.com.au, the University of Queensland’s student radio station, which broadcasts around the clock. Under the guidance of former talk radio host, now ABC Brisbane program director Anthony Frangi, the station was moulded by the student body to appeal to those aged 18 to 24. Read the entire story here
Kyle and Jackie off air
Austereo have tonight suspended The Kyle and Jackie O breakfast program. In a brief statement released tonight Austereo Sydney general manager Jenny Parkes said Sandilands had alerted the radio network he was unable to go on air at present.
"Kyle Sandilands management has advised Austereo that he is unable to perform his duties on-air at this time," Ms Parkes said in the statement.
"Further, following a great deal of consideration and having consulted Jackie O and all stakeholders, Austereo has formed the view that it is in the interest of all parties, for the Kyle & Jackie O Show to go into recess until we have completed an across-the-networks review of the principals and protocols of our interaction with our audience.''
"Kyle Sandilands management has advised Austereo that he is unable to perform his duties on-air at this time," Ms Parkes said in the statement.
"Further, following a great deal of consideration and having consulted Jackie O and all stakeholders, Austereo has formed the view that it is in the interest of all parties, for the Kyle & Jackie O Show to go into recess until we have completed an across-the-networks review of the principals and protocols of our interaction with our audience.''
The Pulse to stay on 94.7FM
Thursday, August 27, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have announced that the Pulse FM radio frequency, 94.7, would not be re- allocated to the ABC for a Geelong station, but would remain available as a long term community radio frequency. They are investigating alternative options for the ABC. The Pulse has the full story
Lock it in Eddie?
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
EDDIE McGuire is days away from signing a lucrative contract to relaunch his radio career with Triple M. It is believed McGuire and former Western Bulldogs ruckman Luke Darcy will front Triple M's early morning breakfast program.McGuire's return will spark a radio war with the Collingwood president keen to take on the king of Melbourne radio, 3AW's Ross Stevenson, in the prime-time breakfast slot. Herald Sun
Siren Awards: Finalists & Winners
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An ad for RAC Roadside Assistance, called “SOS” has won the overall and single categories for round two of the 2010 Siren Awards. Written by Des Hameister, from agency, The Brand Agency, Perth, the ad uses humour to promote the benefits of roadside assistance, by sending an SOS message with a car horn. Judge and previous round winners, Nigel Clark and Adrian Ely from agency US Sydney, said about the winning ad: “Roadside Assistance won because the execution works really well in radio, is relevant to the product and has good comic timing. Basically, it made us laugh, which is good.” Writer, Des Hameister from The Brand Agency, Perth, said simplicity was most important when creating an effective radio ad. Full release here
D-Star Delivers The Beatles
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
D-Star is proud to announce the digital distribution of the Beatles remastered back catalogue to every active Play MPE Australian media account this Friday August 28. The Beatles remain one of the most played bands on Australian radio and EMI have chosen Play MPE to ensure that Australia's media have the full catalogue (including all studio albums, plus singles and rarites compilations Past Masters Volumes 1 and 2) in high definition.
Nova 969’s brekkie team will have the Brits on high alert as they say G’Day UK, for a week in September, thanks to British Airways.British Airways last teamed up with Nova 969’s Merrick & Rosso & Kate Ritchie in September last year when they launched the Mile Thai Club, giving listeners the chance to travel to Bangkok in thai-riffic style. This time around, the team will gallivant around the UK to broadcast their popular radio show every day for a week. This will culminate in a massive outside broadcast at expat stomping ground The Walkabout in Shepherds Bush.
My105fm are up in arms after they were kicked out of the Gympie Music Muster on the say so of a Commercial Network. Their core audience in Mackay will miss the chance to listen in to the Muster Live. About 5 weeks ago they were advised that their station was no longer welcome at the Gympie Muster because of “contractual agreement” between ZINC RADIO owned by the Prime Radio Network who had imposed a ban on any other media attending the muster where ZINC radio broadcast. The my105fm press release follows:
Jennifer heads to Vega 95.3
Monday, August 24, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Award winning former 2BS staffer Jennifer Menchin who more recently has been heard in ARN's Mix 106.5 and WS FM newsrooms is making the move to Vega 95.3. Jennifer will read news during the Anthony Maroon drive program.
Spoonman returning to Triple M?
Sunday, August 23, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 1 comments »
Spoonman fans are over the moon with an expected announcement tomorrow morning regarding a return to the airwaves. Spoonman made mention via Twitter on Friday August 21 After false start will be back on the m's from Monday doing stuff in completely new way for fm radio. So new, we had to hold for a week. Further details regarding his return can be found at Spoony News
Radio activity bid
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Digital radio could hit Hobart by the end of the year if Tasmania wins a bid to become the nation's regional trial. Tasmania is facing off against Darwin, Townsville and Canberra for the opportunity to become the test ground for the regional rollout. Digital radio began broadcasting in every state capital except Hobart on July 1. Full article The Mercury
Time tunnel: 3DB Newsmaker Radio
Thursday, August 20, 2009 | Labels: Video | 0 comments »
What a great find this is! 3DB went through many different formats and here is a Television commercial from 1983 when 3DB were pitching themselves as Newsmaker Radio. Many thanks Tramman for making this available on the internet.
All talk radio doco
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A documentary based on the late talkback caller Bruce “the goose” Bennett will be launched on Sept 15 in Canberra. “All Talk” is directed by Ray Hadley’s Assistant Producer Michael Thompson and Produced by 2CC Drive Show host Mike Welsh. A trailer for the doco is on Mike's page on the 2CC site. Watch the trailer
Indonesian digital radio delegation visit Sydney
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Commercial Radio Australia is hosting an Indonesian radio industry delegation this week; led by the Indonesian regulator, the delegation includes the Chairman of the Indonesian Commercial Broadcasting Radio Association, plus representatives from Radio Republic of Indonesia (RRI), Indonesian Radio Network Forum (FRJI) and Indonesian Commercial Broadcasting Radio Association (PRSSNI).
With 1116 SEN covering the Spring Racing Carnival this year there is a strong chance they will have former Sport 927 chief racecaller Bryan Martin on board. SEN kick off their coverage on October 3 which is Turnbull stakes day and will conclude on November 14 with The Sandown Classic.
Sounds of Australia 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Sounds of Australia, the National Registry of Recorded Sound, is a public list of Australian recordings that celebrates the widest traditions of recorded sound culture and history in Australia. Recordings added to the NFSA’s Sounds of Australia registry in August 2009. Recordings added include the 1954 Vegemite Jingle, Lionel Rose Wins the World Title and Treaty - Yothu Yindi. To view and listen to the whole list click here
Watchdog to probe Kyle and Jackie O
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority confirmed today that it has commenced an investigation into whether the licensee of the Sydney commercial radio station 2DAY complied with the Commercial Radio Codes of Practice 2004 (the code) in the broadcast of the program The Kyle and Jackie O Breakfast Show on 29 July 2009.
Renowned British TV host, journalist and entertainer, Sir Michael Parkinson will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Australian Radio Conference, to be held in Sydney on October 9.
Sparkes to fly at 2UE
Sunday, August 16, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Ken Sparkes will fill in for 2UE's Pete Graham on Saturday Night Live over the next month. Former 2GB newsreader Rowan Barker will be filling in for 2UE weekend overnighter John Kerr for the next four weeks.
B _RG_ G_NE FR_M BRE_KF_ST
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Can I have an o for out please John! John Burgess has departed from 3MP breakfast. He has been replaced by drive announcer Shawn Cosgrove from August 17. Burgo achieved a breakfast rating of 1.5 in the most recent survey of the Nielsen radio ratings.
You can't deny that Andrew Bolt has hit the nail right on the head with the following article. Sure, I could simply blame Kyle Sandilands for destroying our culture the way he himself was destroyed. But no vandal like Sandilands can stay on air without an oh-so-cultured man such as Austereo chief Peter Harvie to pimp him. Read the entire article
Lyndal Curtis reigns over gallery
Saturday, August 15, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Access ABC: ABC Radio journalist Lyndal Curtis has won the prestigious 2009 Paul Lyneham Award for Excellence in Journalism for the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery.The judges - former High Court Judge, the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, the former NSW Premier, Hon Nick Greiner AC, and the former Editor of The Age, Michael Gawenda - were glowing in their praise, saying that Lyndal's work reflected "the same high standards that Paul Lyneham set himself."
Alison Carabine to the ABC
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 2 comments »
Fairfax Radio's 2UE Political Editor Alison Carabine has resigned and she will soon join Radio National’s Breakfast with Fran Kelly. Carabine has long been heard on talk stations 2UE, 4BC. 3AW and 6PR.
Dye eyes i98
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Bianca Dye, ex Nova 969, will be joining i98 Wollongong where she will co-host breakfast with Marty Haynes. Bianca will replace Erica Hodge.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority will investigate whether the Commercial Radio Codes of Practice (the code) and existing industry practices provide sufficient safeguards for participants and subjects in live-hosted entertainment programs on commercial radio.
‘Recent public concern in relation to an episode of the Kyle and Jackie O Show, broadcast by 2Day FM, has highlighted broader issues about the treatment of participants and subjects involved in ‘stunt’ or ‘prank’ calls, competitions and challenges on commercial radio,’ said Chris Chapman, Chairman of the ACMA.
‘Recent public concern in relation to an episode of the Kyle and Jackie O Show, broadcast by 2Day FM, has highlighted broader issues about the treatment of participants and subjects involved in ‘stunt’ or ‘prank’ calls, competitions and challenges on commercial radio,’ said Chris Chapman, Chairman of the ACMA.
Nielsen radio ratings survey 5
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Nielsen radio ratings results available here from around 10.30am Tuesday 11 August 2009. Survey 5 Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Perth Sydney
Take a look back at the state of Melbourne radio in the 1960's . Watch for extensive coverage of 3UZ's Lewis Bennett and 3KZ's Les Heil and plenty of studio footage and interviews of the personalities of the day. Don Lunn, Grantly Dee, Stan Rofe, Allan Lappan, John Eden, Keith Livingstone and lots more. In total around 30 minutes of viewing so grab a coffee sit back and enjoy. Many thanks to Vk3ase for making this documentry available online. View parts 1,2 and 3 here
Radio station faces pay probe
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A FEDERAL workplace watchdog believes a Toowoomba radio station worker was underpaid by $15,000. The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against a Toowoomba marketing company, Amalgamated Marketing Pty Ltd which trades as radio station 4WK, alleging it paid an employee just $6.66 an hour. Full article The Chronicle
Tassie up in the air over digital radio
Monday, August 10, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
A FIGHT is brewing between the state and federal governments over Tasmania falling off the dial of new digital radio technology. The new digital radio format began broadcasting in every other state capital on July 1, offering a greater range of ABC Radio channels and commercial radio stations. Users must buy a digital radio to receive the signal. It offers better sound quality, more stations and less interference. It also offers on-screen information and an ability to pause or rewind live radio. Some Hobart retailers are selling digital radios despite the service not being on the horizon any time soon. Full Article The Mercury
CRA RELEASE: Some of the biggest names in Australian radio will battle it out for Best On-Air Team at this year’s Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) with finalists announced today including The Hamish and Andy Show (Fox FM Melbourne), Merrick and Rosso and Kate Ritchie (Nova 969, Sydney); Nova 100’s Hughesy and Kate (Nova 100, Melbourne), Meshel, Ash, Kip and Luttsy from Nova 106.9 in Brisbane and the Kyle and Jackie O Show (2Day FM, Sydney). All these on-air teams were announced as finalists today for the 2009 Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) with last year’s winners, Hamish and Andy.
King Kyle: a poor man's Hinch
Sunday, August 9, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
Charles Waterstreet has summed up Kyle Sandialds perfectly with his article from the Sydney Morning Herald. One hates to kick a man when he's down but Kyle Sandilands is an exception to so many rules Read the entire article
Spinning in their own tracks!
Saturday, August 8, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 4 comments »
DJ's who've released records over the years that have charted include some of the following. Feel free to email us any others that you may be aware of. One Fine Day----Ken Sparkes-----1967----*no.49 Melb. A Little Boy's Christmas Prayer Keith Mcgowan----*11 1979 Melb. Bring Back The Spirit Of Christmas---Bert Newton
And The Debney Park High School Band---*12 1981 Melb. Us Dj Rick Dees (with His Cast Of Idiots)....Disco Duck---.....1976 *3 Melb
Rivals poke fun at Kyle, Jackie O
Thursday, August 6, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
KYLE Sandilands and Jackie O were notably absent when radio talent came together in Sydney to broadcast side by side to promote digital radio. But they weren't forgotten.
As presenters gathered for a group photo in Sydney's Martin Place following their breakfast broadcasts, some made jokes about the top rating FM shock jocks whose show is off air following the recent rape revelation scandal. "Where are Kyle and Jackie? We're waiting for Kyle and Jackie," 2UE's Mike Carlton laughed. Nova 969's Merrick Watts yelled out before the photo: "Say lie detector". Full story The Australian
As presenters gathered for a group photo in Sydney's Martin Place following their breakfast broadcasts, some made jokes about the top rating FM shock jocks whose show is off air following the recent rape revelation scandal. "Where are Kyle and Jackie? We're waiting for Kyle and Jackie," 2UE's Mike Carlton laughed. Nova 969's Merrick Watts yelled out before the photo: "Say lie detector". Full story The Australian
Tamb replaces Irvine
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John Tamb has taken over 3MP evenings from Mark Irvine.
Vale Mike Mclean
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Mike Mclean has lost his long battle with cancer. Mike who was part of the Triple M Melbourne covering and reporting sport as well as calling AFL for the station. Mike started in radio in Canberra before heading back to Victoria joining Shepparton stations SUN FM and 3SR. It was Magic 693 that landed Mike in Melbourne doing what he liked most, calling the footy. Mike was only at Magic for around 12 months before heading to Triple M in 1999.
Digital Radio Unites Industry
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CRA RELEASE: More than 40 different radio stations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide put rivalries aside and broadcast simultaneously to a combined potential audience of more than 8.5 million people this morning in a massive outside broadcast to promote digital radio.
The event billed as “Radio United” saw the highly competitive commercial sector broadcasting side by side with their commercial counterparts and public service broadcasters from 5.30 am to 9.00 am in the central city locations; Sydney - Martin Place, Melbourne - Federation Square, Brisbane - Reddacliff Place, Adelaide – Victoria Square and Perth – Forrest Place.
The event billed as “Radio United” saw the highly competitive commercial sector broadcasting side by side with their commercial counterparts and public service broadcasters from 5.30 am to 9.00 am in the central city locations; Sydney - Martin Place, Melbourne - Federation Square, Brisbane - Reddacliff Place, Adelaide – Victoria Square and Perth – Forrest Place.
Hamish and Andy for breakfast?
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
With advertisers pulling the plug over the Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O scandal could the station be prepared to move the national networked drive duo of Hamish and Andy to 2Day FM breakfast? It is a big move however it would go a long way towards the troubled station repairing the damage that has been done over the last week.
GorillaRadio
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[caption id="attachment_2445" align="alignnone" width="229" caption="GorillaRadio"][/caption] Super Network supremo Bill Caralis has launched Sydney's newest digital radio station Gorilla Super Digi. The station launch will coincide with ''Radio Unites''. Mike Goldman will head up Gorillá breakfast and is no doubt excited to be involved. Writing on his website, Mike said, I got sick of filling in for radio shows all over the country. Now I finally have my own. Whats crazy is my dad Grant Goldman will be on air at the same time. He hosts the breakky show on 2SM, which is run out of the studio next door. listen live
[/caption] Super Network supremo Bill Caralis has launched Sydney's newest digital radio station Gorilla Super Digi. The station launch will coincide with ''Radio Unites''. Mike Goldman will head up Gorillá breakfast and is no doubt excited to be involved. Writing on his website, Mike said, I got sick of filling in for radio shows all over the country. Now I finally have my own. Whats crazy is my dad Grant Goldman will be on air at the same time. He hosts the breakky show on 2SM, which is run out of the studio next door. listen live
Prize pigs paradise - Radio United
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Digital Radio will offically launch on Thurs August 5 with Radio United which sees five states, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, each holding a united outside breakfast broadcast to celebrate the arrival of digital radio. Over 40 radio stations will be broadcasting their programs live from outside the following major venues:Perth - Forrest Place Sydney - Martin Place, Adelaide - Victoria Square, Brisbane - Reddacliff Place and Melbourne - Federation Square.
2Day FM should show them the door
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 1 comments »
Will advertisers be able to trust the disgraced Austereo 2Day FM breakfast pair Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O if and when they return to air? Will the big ticket advertisers want their products to be promoted on a program that has put breakfast radio into a gutter over flowing with sleaze, scum and smut!
The damage has been done and one would hope that Austereo senior management are brave enough to give the Australian public what they want and show Kyle and Jackie O the door. Come clean and move on from this stain that has dragged your radio station down
The damage has been done and one would hope that Austereo senior management are brave enough to give the Australian public what they want and show Kyle and Jackie O the door. Come clean and move on from this stain that has dragged your radio station down
Chart Your Success
Monday, August 3, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 0 comments »
AirCheck, Australia’s most accurate and immediate radio and TV monitoring service announced an industry first with the launch of Real Time Airplay Charts.
Real- time Airplay Charts track the airplay of one song on one station, through to all songs played on over 60 radio and TV stations, instantly. Market intelligence and competitive analysis just became customised by creating your own real-time ‘Top 40’ charts using today’s data.
Real- time Airplay Charts track the airplay of one song on one station, through to all songs played on over 60 radio and TV stations, instantly. Market intelligence and competitive analysis just became customised by creating your own real-time ‘Top 40’ charts using today’s data.
Time tunnel 666 am - 4LM
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From the time tunnel is jingle package from 4LM Mt Isa 1996, many thanks
UQ radio revolution
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BRISBANE’S newest radio station will not be found by the radio turning dial, but by visiting jacradio.com.au, the University of Queensland’s student radio station, which broadcasts around the clock. Under the guidance of former talk radio host, now ABC Brisbane program director Anthony Frangi, the station was moulded by the student body to appeal to those aged 18 to 24. Read the entire story here
Kyle and Jackie off air
Sunday, August 2, 2009 | Labels: Radionews | 3 comments »
Austereo have tonight suspended The Kyle and Jackie O breakfast program. In a brief statement released tonight Austereo Sydney general manager Jenny Parkes said Sandilands had alerted the radio network he was unable to go on air at present.
"Kyle Sandilands management has advised Austereo that he is unable to perform his duties on-air at this time," Ms Parkes said in the statement.
"Further, following a great deal of consideration and having consulted Jackie O and all stakeholders, Austereo has formed the view that it is in the interest of all parties, for the Kyle & Jackie O Show to go into recess until we have completed an across-the-networks review of the principals and protocols of our interaction with our audience.''
"Kyle Sandilands management has advised Austereo that he is unable to perform his duties on-air at this time," Ms Parkes said in the statement.
"Further, following a great deal of consideration and having consulted Jackie O and all stakeholders, Austereo has formed the view that it is in the interest of all parties, for the Kyle & Jackie O Show to go into recess until we have completed an across-the-networks review of the principals and protocols of our interaction with our audience.''
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